YES, even if your phone has been disconnected and has no dial tone, you should still be able to dial 911 in an emergency. You need to make sure the dispatchers has your name, correct location, and other pertinent information related to your call. Stay on the line until the dispatcher tells you to hang up.

Normally, these calls will still ring into the 911 Center. If you hang up, the dispatcher will make an attempt to return your call and verify whether or not you have an emergency. The dispatcher will also dispatch an officer to your location to check your welfare.

The dispatcher will remain on the line with you and dispatch an emergency response unit to your location to check your welfare. The dispatcher may ask you to push a button on your phone once for a yes answer and twice for a no answer and then systematically try to identify the nature of your emergency.

YES, even if your phone has been disconnected and has no dial tone, you should still be able to dial 911 in an emergency. You need to make sure the dispatchers has your name, correct location, and other pertinent information related to your call. Stay on the line until the dispatcher tells you to hang up.

Don't call for minor incidents like parking problems, power outages, or barking dogs. The emergency number is not for information such as weather, time, school closings, legal advice, doctor referrals, etc. However if you're not sure, call 911 and let the dispatcher assist you.